Neuter two, or neuter all?

[Chevalrose]

I'm going to be getting Romeo and Otis neutered most likely. During intros, they're the ones that cause the problems. They're both alphas.

I currently have 5 un-neutered boys at the moment (including Romeo and Otis). I was considering neutering all of them, but if there are no behavior issues with the others, there really is no reason to is there? Pavil and Cecil are actually really shy/scared type rats...I almost wonder if a neuter would hinder them rather than help them...or maybe have no effect. Milo is just a normal little boy rattie, no alpha issues at all.

Opinions?

 

[SQ]

It is up to you,
I neuter all my males. That way they are not hormone driven and will not get testicular cancer.
They don't mark as much, their urine isn't as strong, and people with allergies aren't as allergic to them.

I have mixed colonies tho. But then, I get all the girls spayed for health reasons.

 

[jorats]

I try and have all my males neutered. It's just easier that way and I truly believe it's healthier for the males to not carry around all that hormonal stress.

 

[mamarat]

All my males are neutered as well.

 

I would neuter all of them.